Cash was stolen from a Post Office in Long Ashton after its cash machine was blown up in the early hours of the morning.

Police and fire crews were called to the Post Office in Weston Road at around 3.30am this morning (Monday) with the area cordoned off for most of the day as police continue their investigations.

Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently being held in custody on suspicion of causing an explosion with intent to endanger life.

*You can read more on the incident in this week’s Times, available on Wednesday.